Transpac Resin Birch Santa Figurine, Set of 3, Assortment

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Lighted Woodland Emerald Santa is great for any shelf, mantle, and counter top. The quality is unmatched with this decorative piece's hand-painted face, glass inset eyes, unique fabric, and detailed accessories. With this design’s woodland touch and beautifully lit lantern, he’s sure to add character and style to any home or cabin. Silver, Marc (30 November 2009). "Merry Krampus?". NGM Blog Central. National Geographic Society. Archived from the original on 22 September 2010 . Retrieved 17 December 2011. Europeans have been exchanging greeting cards featuring Krampus since the 19th century. [26] Sometimes introduced with Gruß vom Krampus (Greetings from Krampus), the cards usually have humorous rhymes and poems. Krampus is often featured looming menacingly over children. He is also shown as having one human foot and one cloven hoof. In some, Krampus has sexual overtones; he is pictured pursuing buxom women. [27] Over time, the representation of Krampus in the cards has changed; older versions have a more frightening Krampus, while modern versions have a cuter, more Cupid-like creature. [ citation needed] Krampus has also adorned postcards and candy containers. [28] Regional variation [ edit ] A seasonal play that spread throughout the Alpine regions was known as the Nikolausspiel [ de] ("Nicholas play"). Inspired by Paradise plays, [ citation needed] which focused on Adam and Eve's encounter with a tempter, the Nicholas plays featured competition for the human souls and played on the question of morality. In these Nicholas plays, Saint Nicholas would reward children for scholarly efforts rather than for good behavior. [24] This is a theme that grew in Alpine regions where the Roman Catholic Church had significant influence. [ citation needed] Perchtenlauf and Krampuslauf [ edit ]

Kallikantzaros– Malevolent goblin in Southeastern European and Anatolian folklore – Creature in Balkan folklore Koliada– Ancient pre-Christian Slavic winter festival, an ancient pre-Christian Slavic festival where participants wear masks and costumes and run around. McFarland, Kevin (16 December 2013). "American Dad: "Minstrel Krampus" ". The A.V. Club . Retrieved 5 September 2020. It is customary to offer a Krampus schnapps, a strong distilled fruit brandy. [17] These runs may include Perchten, similarly wild pagan spirits of Germanic folklore and sometimes female in representation, although the Perchten are properly associated with the period between winter solstice and 6 January.

Run, Kris Kringle, Krampus is Coming!". Der Spiegel Online. 2 December 2008 . Retrieved 17 December 2011.

Krampus is thought to come from either Bavarian: krampn, meaning "dead", "rotten", or from the German: kramp/krampen, meaning "claw". [5] [6] [7] Origins [ edit ] A person dressed as Krampus at Morzger Pass, Salzburg, Austria This traditional ceramic Santa is carrying a bag with a birch-look coat for a vintage aesthetic that can't be matched. Made with elegant detailing and rich earthy tones, this figurine is a tall Christmas favorite for any tabletop in the home. It's the perfect centerpiece finishing touch for prominent displays throughout the home. Olsen, Erik (21 December 2014). "In Bavaria, Krampus Catches the Naughty". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020.Mittermayr, Helmut (8 December 2013). "70 Verletzte bei Krampuslauf"[70 injured in Krampus run]. Tiroler Tageszeitung (in German). The origin of the figure is unclear; some folklorists and anthropologists have postulated it as having pre-Christian origins. [2] In traditional parades and in such events as the Krampuslauf (English: Krampus run), young men dressed as Krampus attempt to scare the audience with their antics. [3] Such events occur annually in most Alpine towns. [4] Krampus is featured on holiday greeting cards called Krampuskarten. Silvesterklaus, a Swiss New Year's Eve celebration featuring a musical procession of performers in grotesque costumes. Horror for the Holidays: Meet the Anti Santa". NPR. National Public Radio . Retrieved 22 December 2011.